Life With Lucy

Hate watching a show can come about multiple ways. Perhaps at first the TV show was good then jumped the shark, but you keep watching because you already invested so much time in it. Perhaps you know from the beginning that the show is frustrating but you keep watching like a bad trainwreck. Perhaps you love the show all throughout but then hate it for the way it ended, changing the way you'll view the reruns forever. Either way it maybe strange, but people do hate-watch shows. Are you looking for something new that will give you conflicting feelings? Here are 5 shows you may love to hate-watch!
1. Pretty Little Liars
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This show should give medals to each of its fans for their enormous amount of patience. This is an adaption of a book series about four girls who are getting threatening text messages from an anonymous person that goes by "A". They believe this person is involved with their friend, Alison's death. This show has pretty much accused everyone of being A then disproved each theory. We are pretty sure that whenever this show loses their viewership the answer of who A is will not make any sense due to its over complicated storyline and its constant back-pedaling.
2. Lost
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This drama is about a plane that crashes on a mysterious island. A lot of the crew survives, but has no way in reaching the outside world. The show starts off great, but if you ever ask any of its fans they will tell you that most of the questions asked never get answered. If you're more into the journey than the destination then check it out on Netflix!
3. The Secret Life of The American Teenager
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This show kicks off with a 15-year-old Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley) getting pregnant with bad boy, Ricky Underwood's (Daren Kagasoff) baby. This starts a whole lot of discussion about sex and pregancy amongst the young students and their parents. This show was definitely supposed to be a response to shows like 16 and Pregnant, but a lot of the dialogue is cringe-inducing and most of the acting and characters are laughable. Some of the fans were also not happy with the ending of the Amy, Ricky, and Ben love triangle. You can binge watch this show on Netflix.
4. American Horror Story: Aslyum
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Now everyone in this fan base has a favorite and least favorite season in this franchise. They all have the same frustrating traits however like killing off characters and bringing them back. Asylum however is the most mind boggling, in my opinion due to many of the characters being treated for mental issues. You're never sure what is real and what is someone's hallucination, and were those aliens?? Not all (or any) of your questions will be answered, but as usual Jessica Lange is great.
5. The Carrie Diaries
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This adaption had a death sentence before it even really started. In order to make more money off the Sex and The City franchise this show depicts Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) that's still in high school, yet trying to make it to the big city and figure out dating. It was an interesting experiment, but never had the magic that made its parent series so great. None of the other characters were included except for Samantha Jones, which was played by Lindsey Gort. Her depiction is certainly a highlight however since you can tell she did her homework and was really able to mimic Kim Cattrall's mannerisms. You can watch the two seasons on Netflix.
What is your favorite show to hate-watch? Tweet us your answers using the Twitter handles below!
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The holiday season has arrived, which means Christmas movies have started to play on TV constantly. But what if you're in the mood for watching something a little less jolly? These movies are set during the holidays, but their plots don't have much to do with the holidays at all. With no Santa, no elves, and no reindeer, you can still celebrate the season without feeling overwhelmed by Christmas cheer.
1. Love Actually
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The British rom-com featuring interconnecting love stories takes place during the days leading up to Christmas. However, the holidays are an overarching theme that ties the stories together, rather than the main focus.
2. Home Alone
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While Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) gets left behind by his family during the holidays, this movie is mostly about convincing little kids they can stop a burglar with a few well-placed traps.
3. It’s a Wonderful Life
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One of the most iconic Christmas movies isn’t really about Christmas? Yep. The holiday classic is about the life of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), and doesn’t really involve Christmas until the very end.
4. Die Hard
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Those who aren’t into sentimental movies can watch Bruce Willis shooting people to get into the holiday spirit.
5. The Holiday
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Yes, the word “holiday” is in the title, but the movie is really about two women (Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet) who take a much-needed vacation. They swap houses to get away from their normal lives, and both end up finding love.
6. While You Were Sleeping
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Sandra Bullock is mistaken for a stranger’s fiancée and ends up spending the holidays with his family. The holidays simply provide a backdrop for this cute romantic comedy.
7. Iron Man 3
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This summer blockbuster surprisingly takes places over Christmas. But with so much action going on, there isn’t much room for holiday cheer.
8. Rent
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“December 24, 9 PM, Eastern Standard Time.” Fans of the Broadway musical-turned-film will recognize these words, which start the story of a year in the life of a group of New Yorkers that begins and ends on Christmas Eve.
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British pop star-turned-talent show judge Melanie Brown has been transformed into an animated fairy after lending her voice to new Disney film Tinker Bell And The Legend Of The Neverbeast. The former Spice Girls star, who made her movie acting debut in 1997's Spice World, has brought "feisty" scout fairy Fury to life onscreen, alongside Independence Day actress Mae Whitman as Tinker Bell. Ginnifer Goodwin, Rosario Dawson and Lucy Liu also feature in the new project.
Brown, aka Scary Spice, says, "Fury kind of suits me. She does have attitude... It's like a little mini me!"
The singer goes on to reveal the job is a dream come true for both her and her daughters, who inspired her to take on the role.
She continues, "I've got four girls and they love Tinker Bell. They have lots of dress ups... I'm a huge Disney fan...
"I've had an absolute ball. I've thoroughly enjoyed my experience."

Rocker Wayne Coyne has paid tribute to pop bad girl Miley Cyrus, insisting she is one of the most fun singers he has ever worked with. The Flaming Lips frontman recruited the Can't Be Tamed hitmaker to contribute vocals to two tracks on the band's reimagining of The Beatles' classic album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The former Hannah Montana star sings on renditions of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and A Day in the Life, and now Coyne has praised Cyrus for her professionalism and her approach to work.
He tells NME magazine, "On my birthday, Miley Cyrus tweeted me 'Happy Birthday'. I tweeted back 'Let's do something together'. So we swapped numbers and soon found ourselves in the same studio. I've been around people in a similar position to her and they are not fun. She is. She's bad**s, and she does things with enthusiasm and love."
The album, titled With a Little Help from My Fwends, is due for release on 28 October (14).

Harry Potter co-stars Sir Michael Gambon and Imelda Staunton are reuniting onscreen to help bring beloved children's character Paddington Bear to life in an upcoming movie. Gambon, who replaced the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore in the boy wizard films, will provide the voice of Uncle Pastuzo, while Staunton will play Aunt Lucy.
Skyfall actor Ben Whishaw will take on the title role in Paddington after Colin Firth walked away from the project earlier this year (14).
Another Harry Potter star, Julie Walters, will also be part of the cast, alongside Nicole Kidman, Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville and new Doctor Who Peter Capaldi.
The film, based on the books by author Michael Bond, is scheduled for release at Christmas (14).

Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball's daughter has assured actress Debra Messing that no biopic about her mum will ever be made unless she's onboard to play the I Love Lucy icon. The former Will & Grace star is a huge fan of Ball's and was blown away when her idol's daughter tracked her down at a party recently and told her she wouldn't want anyone else to play her mum.
Messing says, "She came up to me and said, 'I've always said that if they ever did a movie about my mother's life that you would be the person that I would want to play the part', and I started to cry. It was a pretty profound and wonderful moment for me. It was a very generous thing to say."
However, the actress feels sure the Lucille movie will never happen anyway, adding, "No one should touch that."

Actors Mia Farrow and Dylan Mcdermott have led the tributes to their former co-star Lord Richard Attenborough, following the British movie icon's death on Sunday (24Aug14). The exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, but Attenborough had been living in a nursing home with his wife, Sheila Sim, and was confined to a wheelchair after suffering a serious fall in 2008.
McDermott, who starred alongside Attenborough in the 1994 reboot of Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street, took to Twitter.com to pay tribute to the man who played Kris Kringle, and wrote, "Rest in peace Richard Attenborough. U (sic) were the best Santa ever."
Their co-star and former child actress Mara Wilson also added, "Sir Richard Attenborough was the only Santa Claus I ever believed in. A wonderful man. Still in shock right now. May he rest in peace."
News of Attenborough's death comes almost two weeks after Wilson's Mrs. Doubtfire co-star, Robin Williams passed away after committing suicide.
Mia Farrow, who worked with Attenborough in 1964's Guns at Batasi, also added her own tribute to her friend, and wrote, "Richard Attenborough was the kindest man I have ever had the privilege of working with. A Prince. RIP 'Pa' - and thank you," as well as comedian Ricky Gervais, who added, "RIP Richard Attenborough. One of the true greats of the silver screen."
Other Twitter tributes have come from Edgar Wright, former 007 star Samantha Bond, Rob Schneider, Stephen Amell, and British Prime Minister David Cameron, who noted that Attenborough's "acting in 'Brighton Rock' was brilliant, his directing of 'Gandhi' was stunning," and adding, "Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema."
Born in Cambridge, England, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II before pursuing an acting career.
He made his debut as a sailor in the 1942 film In Which We Serve and gained popular acclaim playing ruthless young thug Pinkie Brown in Brighton Rock in 1947, eventually becoming a staple of countless British films over the next 30 years.
An accomplished stage actor, Attenborough was one of the original cast members of The Mousetrap, which went on to become the longest-running play in London's West End.
In the 1960s, he expanded his range of acting, taking on a variety of roles that exposed him to a wider audience - most notably as Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett in 1963's The Great Escape.
Hitting his stride, Attenborough won back-to-back Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in 1967 and 1968 - for The Sand Pebbles and Doctor Dolittle.
But he'll be most fondly remembered for his behind-the-camera skills. In the late 1950s, he formed a production company, Beaver Films, and directed his first picture, Oh! What A Lovely War, in 1969.
He later scooped the Best Director and Best Picture Oscars in 1982 for his epic Gandhi, which also won him another Golden Globe Award the following year.
Other directorial credits followed - notably the 1992 biopic Chaplin, and classic 1993 movie Shadowlands - before Attenborough made a welcome return to the screen in 1993 as eccentric John Hammond in Jurassic Park.
Attenborough won a total of eight Oscars during his career. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1967, and a knighthood came in 1976. In 1993, he was bestowed the honour of life peer, becoming Baron Attenborough, of Richmond upon Thames, London.
And in 2006, Attenborough and his brother David, a popular broadcaster and beloved nature expert, were awarded the title of Distinguished Honorary Fellows of the University of Leicester in recognition of their services to the university.
Attenborough was also later awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Drama from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, and was an Honorary Fellow of Bangor University.
On Boxing Day 2004, tragedy struck Attenborough's family when his eldest daughter Jane, her daughter Lucy, and her mother-in-law, also named Jane, died in the devastating Asian tsunami.
His family is expected to make a full statement about his death on Monday (25Aug14).

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"We only use 10% of our brain power." While that little piece of junk science is mostly false, it's the central conceit of Luc Besson's upcoming film Lucy. In the film, Lucy (Scarlett Johannson) is able to unlock weird and wondrous abilities after a mysterious drug unlocks her brain's latent potential. Lucy's powers grow exponentially per every gained iota of brain functionality, and by the end, the character is able to control people with her mind, whip baddies through the air with telekinesis, and even warp reality to her whims. Just judging from the trailer, Lucy may be the most powerful film character ever created, but she does have some stiff competition. We bet these near-omnipotent beings can give the character a run for her money.
Professor X (X-Men)Abilities: Telepathy, mind controlThe on-again, off-again leader of the X-Men is one of the most powerful mutants in the world. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, the professor towers over his peers thanks to a variety of mental powers. He can create illusions, change your memories, read minds, and manipulate the actions of those under his control. The professor is wheelchair-bound and doesn't have telekinesis, which does limit him in a purely physical sense, but he does have the power to rewire nearly anyone's brain, so he's not to be taken lightlyPower Rating: 7/10. The professor's score could have been higher, but when all your arch-nemesis needs to stop your powers is a metal helmet, you get knocked down a few grades.
The Doctor (Doctor Who)Abilities: Extreme IntellectIf anyone on this list were a walking deus ex machina, it would be the Doctor. For over 50 years and thousands of adventures across film, television, comic books, and even radio dramas, the Time Lord has been able to think his way out of any situation. He's basically the British Batman. The fact that he can regenerate his body 13 times over is also a huge boon. The Doctor's only flaw is that he can't seem to keep his traveling companions safe. While a few of them have outright died, others have been trapped in parallel dimensions, locked in the past, had all their memories of their adventures with the Doctor wiped clean, and more. (And that's just in the latest incarnation of the series). The Doctor is also usually portrayed as a feeble old man, showing big things sometimes come in small packages.Power Rating: 6/10. The Doctor can certainly outsmart nearly everyone on this list, but he's not winning any fist fights.
Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)Abilities: Control over matter, telekinesis, teleportation, clairvoyanceDr. Manhattan, from Alan Moore's Watchmen, is a superhero with unparalleled power. He dwarfs his crime-fighting peers and humanity in general thanks to his abilities to reconfigure matter, perceive the future, and teleport anywhere in the galaxy. The downside to his extreme powers is his inability to connect with humanity. His mind has stretched so far past the capabilities and concerns of normal people that their earthly concerns seem to him like a bunch of cockroaches fighting over a spec of dust. This, of course, causes friction with his very human girlfriend throughout the book and film. He could also use a lesson or two about modesty, but when you're basically a demi-god, you don't have any qualms about letting it all hang outPower Rating: 9/10. When you hint at the end of your comic book that you're about to create life on other planets, you get a 9.
Galactus (Fantastic Four)Abilities: Reality alteration, control over matterGalactus is a creature of immense power that devours entire worlds for sustenance. Born in a place that predates the big bang, the god-like creature has roamed the universe eating planets. Unfortunately for Galactus, his plans to eat the planet Earth are continually foiled by Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four. Thanks to the Ultimate Nullifier, which can destroy any target the wielder chooses, Galactus is often sent running from earth with his tail tucked between his legs.Power Rating: 8/10. Galactus would have scored higher, but when you're continually rebuffed by a stretchy man, someone who is hard to see, a rock, and a guy on fire, you're not as all-powerful as you think.
Morgan Freeman (Bruce Almighty)Abilities: Life creation, reality warping, narrating penguin movies, appearing in two too many Dolphin Tale moviesIn a list full of demi-gods, Morgan Freeman in Bruce Almighty is real deal Judeo-Christian deity, and what better way for God himself to spend his time than to help out Jim Carrey with his relationship problems. Freeman is seen warping reality in ways we would expect, given that he is the creator of all things, and he is even able to give Carrey's character a slice of his powers for a short while.Power Rating: 8/10. Freeman or "God" would have scored higher, but he somehow didn't forsee the biblical plague on cinema that was Evan Almighty, so he gets docked a couple points.
Scarlet Witch (X-Men, The Avengers: Age of Ultron)Abilities: Reality warping, probability manipulation, magicThrough her long history in comic books, the Scarlet Witch's powers have gone through many iterations and transformations. Currently, she is one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe, able to wield magic and manipulate probability. The only downside is that Wanda doesn't have absolute control over her powers, and they often manifest in unintended ways, given her mood. In a recent Marvel event called House of M, the comic book character was able to rewrite the entire Marvel universe so she's certainly one of the more powerful characters on the list.Power Rating: 9/10. It's hard to give a definitive power rating to the Scarlet Witch, but she is definitely a force to be reckoned with
Tetsuo (Akira)Abilities: TelekinesisAkira was one of the first animes to truly break into the American public consciousness, and one of its most powerful characters is Tetsuo, an insanely powerful psychic that threatens to destroy the city of Neo-Tokyo, a city previously destroyed by another rampaging psychic 30 years earlier. (Note to self: don't move to Tokyo in the imaginary future). Tetsuo loses control of his powers, which mutate him into an uncontrollable and grotesque mass of organs, but is brought back under control by Akira.Power Rating: 10/10 While Dr. Manhattan hinted about creating life at the end of Watchmen, Tetsuo creates his own big bang at the end of Akira. Game. Set. Match.
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To a large extent, blockbuster movie soundtracks are all the same. There's probably some Kanye, a few dubstep tracks to keep things upbeat, maybe a classic rock song or two, and then some kind of instrumental score meant to add some tension or sentiment at the appropriate moments. And it makes sense — you're not paying for perfectly-scored moments of emotion, you're paying to watch people punch each other and blow things up. So when a blockbuster film manages to match the perfect song to the perfect scene, something special happens. Suddenly, it's not just about the effects. It's about the experience. And even though we've yet to see Guardians of the Galaxy, we can tell that it's going to be that kind of film, thanks to the cheesy classic rock featured in the trailer and the presence of the founding member of Mouserat. In honor of its August 1 release, we've rounded up some of the most iconic blockbuster movie moments in cinema history. After all, what's the point in saving the world if Kenny Loggins isn't singing about it?
“Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye, Captain America: The Winter Soldier At the start of the film, Sam Wilson makes a tentative attempt at friendship with ol' Steve Rogers by recommending he check out Marvin Gaye’s classic 1972 album; at the end of the film, Steve wakes up in a hospital bed with Sam by his side and the title track playing over the speakers. Because even if you’re unconscious, Sam Wilson is going to ensure that your musical education is complete.
"Non Je ne Rigrette Rien” by Edith Piaf, Inception Primarily used as a way to signal to the people in-dream that the kick is coming, “Non Je ne Rigreete Rien” also warned of a much more dangerous shock headed towards the team: Mal. Sure, it’s a bit on the nose for the recurring dream-ghost of Leonardo DiCaprio’s dead French ex-wife, but finding the perfect movie music moment isn’t necessarily about being clever – it’s about creating a mood. And besides, Christopher Nolan’s not the subtle type.
“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor, Rocky III It doesn’t matter that Rocky didn’t start training to the sweet, sweet sounds of ‘80s rock until the third installment of the franchise. When you think Rocky, “Eye of the Tiger” automatically starts playing in your head. It might not have been the original music moment of the series, but it’s the most enduring; even the Broadway production couldn’t resist working it into the score. You should hear it in five-part harmony.
“Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins, Top Gun The love scene scored to Berlin might be a bit more iconic, thanks to its awesomely cheesy use of backlighting, but the best musical moment in Top Gun is, without a doubt, the montage of fighter pilots taking off, scored to what is perhaps Kenny Loggins’ most ridiculous hit of all. Did Berlin give us one of the best running jokes of all time? No. No they did not.
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“Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, Shaun of the Dead Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy is filled with hilarious gags and perfectly-timed music cues but none are more elaborate, ridiculous or more pitch-perfect than the gang’s choreographed attacks on the zombies in the bar, using an assortment of pool cues, a fire extinguisher and a last-minute rifle. The fact that everyone in the film acknowledges the insanity of the situation – and even dance along! – makes it unforgettable.
“Where Is My Mind” by Pixies, Fight Club Fight Club is a weird, twisted psychological thriller that leaves you questioning what was real and what was hallucinated. Therefore, the only appropriate song to end it with is one that asks the core question of the film: “Where Is My Mind?” Just melancholy enough to fit the tone, and just obvious enough to help even the slowest members of the audience make the connection.
“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, Back to the Future When you’re tasked with reviving the party at your parents prom, you could go the safe route and play something everyone would be familiar with, or you could invent rock and roll by busting out some Chuck Berry… before he’s even heard it. And then you can make everything awkward by extending a guitar solo for far too long and freaking everyone out, but hey, Marty McFly was ahead of his time. It’s not his fault they didn’t get it.
“You’re the Best” by Joe Esposito, The Karate Kid In the ‘80s, wimpy kids everywhere were inspired to stand up for themselves and find their inner Karate Kid thanks to Mr. Miyagi. But his “wax on, wax off” philosophy would be nothing without the encouraging synth-pop of Joe Esposito telling them that nothing could ever bring them down. How else were they supposed to get pumped up for the biggest karate competition of their life? Or you know, the playground. Both are intimidating.
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf, Easy Rider Since its release in 1968, “Born to Be Wild” has been the second favorite song of music supervisors looking to indicate someone as a “bad boy” without actually forcing the other characters to say it. (The first, of course, is “Bad to the Bone.”) It might be cliché now, but it all dates back to 1969, when Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda set off on a road trip and ensuring that any time someone bought a motorcycle, a Steppenwolf reference would be made.
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